Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck in face by line drive

Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman sustained broken bones above his left eye and nose after being hit by a line drive.

The Reds said in a statement Wednesday night that Chapman was undergoing further testing at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Ariz.), where he'll spend the night.

The left-hander was struck by Salvador Perez's hit with two outs in the sixth inning. Chapman crumbled to the ground, face down. Blood could be seen on the mound, and the ball caromed into the third base dugout.

The game was called with the Kansas City Royals leading 6-3.

Reds manager Bryan Price said Chapman was conscious and talking as he was taken off the field.

"Not good," Price said. "It was frightening, certainly frightening."

Playing right field, teammate Jay Bruce heard the ball hit Chapman.

"It was one of the more frightening and non-fun moments I've been a part of on the field," he said.

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Tennis

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College football

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